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Heard-Craig House Tours
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Art Exhibits
8/21/2009 through 12/31/2010 Time:
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The Heard-Craig House is a beautifully preserved historic home located in McKinney’s historic district. The home was built in 1900 by Stephen D. Heard and his wife, Lillie. The couple moved into the home with their 18-year-old son, Fred, and 16-year-old daughter, Katie. The gracious hospitality of the Heard family soon made this residence a center of social, business, art and literary activities... (continued)
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Hand Drumming Workshop
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Art Exhibits
11/14/2009 through 12/31/2010 Time:
10:00 AM - 0:00 AM
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Weekly Hand Drumming Workshops - Every Saturday
Learn djembe, dunduns and West African rhythms.
Drums are available
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Discover Photography
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Art Exhibits
1/8/2010 through 3/12/2010 Time:
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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An After School Program - Discover Photography
This event is every Friday and is free & open to the public.
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Live Music Coffee N Cream
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Art Exhibits
1/15/2010 through 12/31/2010 Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Every Friday and Saturday night, 7-9p, local musicians perform LIVE for your N-joyment. Come relax with a fantastic premium coffee drink, AWARD WINNING desserts in a warm, inviting environment!
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McKinney Drum Circle
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Art Exhibits
1/22/2010 through 12/26/2010 Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Drums Available - great for families!
Every 4th Friday (except holidays) at Mitchell Park - one block west of McKinney Downtown Square between Virginia & Louisiana.
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Public Tours
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Art Exhibits
1/30/2010 through 12/30/2010 Time:
11:00 AM - 0:00 AM
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Visit Chestnut Square Historic Village and see how people lived from 1850-1930. Tours are offerred at 11:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The tour includes five homes, a one-room schoolhouse, early 1900`s grocery store and chapel. Learn about the families who were early settlers in McKinney.
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Photo Contest Submission
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Special Events, Festivals
2/1/2010 through 2/13/2010 Time:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Contest categories include wild nature, shared world, artistic and creative interpretation, and nature experiences at the Heard. Cash prizes, certificates, and ribbons will be awarded to contest winners.
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Farmers Market at Adriatica
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Special Events, Festivals
2/4/2010 through 12/30/2010 Time:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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The Historic Downtown McKinney Farmers Market is at Adriatica on Thursdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Experience the same great vendors and lots of fun community activities!
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Civil War Exhibit
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Art Exhibits
2/4/2010 through 6/12/2010 Time:
11:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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Pack up your haversack and come discover how the Civil War impacted North Texas and how we remember it by visiting The Reluctant Confederates exhibit, which opened Feb. 2, at the North Texas History Center.
In addition to the main gallery, there is also a hands-on gallery that gives visitors a chance to experience a day in the life of a soldier in the Civil War.
The NTHC is open Monday thr... (continued)
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A Midsummer Night`s Dream
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Concerts, Cultural Arts, Theater Productions
2/5/2010 through 2/20/2010 Time:
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McKinney Youth Theatre will perform A Midsummer Nights Dream at the Heard-Craig Performance Hall.
Show times & dates are:
February 5, 6, 19 & 20 at 7:15 pm.
February 7 & 21 at 2:15 pm
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Wacky Olympics
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Art Exhibits
2/12/2010 through 2/26/2010 Time:
7:15 PM - 10:15 PM
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Participate in Starcenter Wacky Olympics!
Themed Public Skating
$7/Adult & $6/Children; Skate Rental $3
Dates: Feb 12, Feb 19, & Feb 26
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Third Monday Trade Day
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Trade / Craft Shows
2/12/2010 through 2/14/2010 Time:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Trade Days is a great place to locate that special something for your Valentine--personalized frames and signs, apparel, jewelry, movies, and many other gift items. Whether you’re looking for the romantic or the practical, there’s no reason to go anywhere else. Find out why everyone is asking, “Is this Trade Day weekend?”
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Garret Art Gallery
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Art Exhibits
2/13/2010 through 3/9/2010 Time:
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The Garret Art Gallery presents a showing of works by the Wednesday Painting Group. The show opens the Second Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm and will hang through Tuesday, March 9, 2010. The Wednesday Painting Group began as a class many years ago and has developed into a group of artists who enjoy painting together on a regular basis.
Works by Sherry Daerr, Jerry Kagay, an... (continued)
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Kid`s Creativity Workshop
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Concerts, Cultural Arts, Theater Productions
2/13/2010 through 2/13/2010 Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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This 3-hour workshop for children, ages 6-12, is an exciting journey through the creative and performing arts. Your kids will spend the afternoon, drawing, painting, singing, dancing, acting and much more. All of the arts are combined into one afternoon of fun and creative education!
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Rose Event
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Special Events, Festivals
2/13/2010 through 2/13/2010 Time:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Chambersville Heritage Rose Garden hosting rose pruning seminar 11:00 and 1:30, with a lecture by Master Gardeners at 2:30 on Earthkind Roses. Claude Graves is a recognized Rosarian and we look forward to his demonstration and counseling.
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Rose Pruning Demonstratio
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Special Events, Festivals
2/13/2010 through 2/13/2010 Time:
11:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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Claude Graves, noted Rosarian, will present Rose Pruning Demonstrations at 11:00 and 1:00. At 2:30, Collin County Master Gardeners will lecture on Earthkind Roses
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Family Valentine Day
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Other
2/13/2010 through 2/14/2010 Time:
5:00 PM - 0:00 AM
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Celebrate Valentine`s Days Spoons` Style!
Have fun decorating cupcakes and enjoy the Valentine Buffet Dinner Feast!
Seatings at 5:00, 6:30 or 7:45pm on Saturday February 13 and at 5:00 or 6:30pm on Sunday February 14, 2010
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Den-Tex Dog Agility Club Dog Show
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Sports & Recreation
2/13/2010 through 2/14/2010 Time:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Den-Tex Dog Agility Club is at Myers Park on February 13 and 14, 2010 for a dog agility show. For information contact Becky Slanker at 840-566-1610.
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Annie Lee Art Exhibit
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Art Exhibits
2/13/2010 through 2/13/2010 Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Don’t miss the world premier of Annie Lee’s abstract art. After 60+ years of painting her trademark faceless figures, the renowned artist Annie Lee has ventured into the realm of abstract art. The resulting show “Abstracts by Annie Lee” opens with an artist’s reception on Saturday, February 13th 7-10pm at Laura Moore Fine Art Studios, 107 S. Tennessee in historic downtown McKinney. The exhibit ... (continued)
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McKinney Community Band
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Concerts, Cultural Arts, Theater Productions
2/13/2010 through 2/13/2010 Time:
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free Concert at McKinney Performing Arts Center by the McKinney Community Band/.
Tickets are fee buy required for attendance. Get your ticket at www.tickets.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org
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